NBA Rumors: The Player the Warriors Want to Make Stephen Curry's Successor
The 4-time champion of the best basketball league in the world is nearing the end of his career, and the Californian franchise is keeping an eye on Dash Daniels.
The Golden State Warriors must begin to prepare the future of the franchise beyond Stephen Curry, and one of the options could involve a promising Australian player. The chosen one would be Dash Daniels, a prospect for the 2027 NBA Draft who is already being closely monitored by several franchises.
The Inevitable Succession of Curry
There is no doubt that Curry is the best player in Warriors history. The Golden State fanbase endured three decades of suffering between his arrival in 2009 and the championship win in 1975, but the guard was responsible for bringing the franchise back to prominence and subsequently turning it into one of the most recognized teams in the world.
Moreover, Curry led the Warriors during their time as one of the last great dynasties of the NBA. However, the passage of time is inevitable, and the 12-time All-Star will turn 38 at the start of the 2026-27 season.
The player will also face the final year of his contract. If he decides not to retire at the end of this season and also does not choose to explore free agency for the first time in his career, it is most likely he will sign one final contract after becoming eligible for a new maximum contract last month.
This next agreement would likely last a maximum of two seasons. Therefore, the Warriors need to start preparing for the successor to the best player in the franchise's history, whether that be after this season or in three years.
The Warriors are Following Dash Daniels
According to ESPN journalist Olgun Uluc, Golden State may have found a potential candidate in Dash Daniels, one of the prospects for the 2027 Draft. The Warriors are one of the franchises following the young Australian during the 2026 NBL Blitz taking place in Bendigo.
"Several NBA teams have representatives in Bendigo to watch the 2027 Draft prospect Dash Daniels at the 2026 NBL Blitz. I have been told that the Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors, Orlando Magic, Portland Trail Blazers, and Houston Rockets are here; the Miami Heat will arrive later this week," Uluc explained.
The NBL Blitz is a preseason tournament held each year in preparation for the Australian National Basketball League season. The competition takes place just before the regular season starts, brings together all 10 NBL teams, and is hosted in a city, making the tournament a multi-day showcase for scouts from around the world.
The Brother of Dyson Daniels
Dash Daniels is the younger brother of Dyson Daniels, who was selected with the eighth pick in the 2022 Draft by the New Orleans Pelicans. Two years later, he was traded to the Atlanta Hawks, where he has become an important piece of the roster thanks to his elite defense and solid offensive play.
These qualities seem to be a family affair. According to NBA Draft Room, Dash Daniels is "an elite defender with great hands capable of guarding players from various positions." The report also highlights that he is "solid in the fundamentals" and a great playmaker on that side of the court.
However, he also has significant shortcomings. He is not a good three-point shooter and does not possess great offensive reading. Therefore, he will need to work hard and improve his shooting for the next level.
Despite those limitations, NBA Draft Room believes that Daniels has the potential to be picked in the first round and notes that he is just beginning to show all that he can offer.
Can He Become Curry's Successor?
As of today, the obvious answer is no. Daniels is not even close to Curry's offensive level. However, he seems to be well ahead of the current Warriors player on defense and, at just 18 years old, still has room to become a much better offensive player if he has a good development team around him.
At the very least, Daniels could become a very interesting project to share the perimeter with Curry for a couple of seasons. Additionally, the presence of the Warriors icon itself could allow him to learn some of his offensive skills and help him become a more realistic option to someday inherit the legacy of the best player in Golden State history.
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